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    Oct 10, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Cybersecurity, BS


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A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree as specified in the University Core Curriculum  in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Engineering requirements.

Program objectives


Graduates will:

  1. Pursue a career in a Cybersecurity-related field utilizing CS-related skills, including some or all the following: analyze/assess risks and vulnerabilities, deployment of countermeasures, policy implementation, incident response and digital forensics.
  2. Act responsibly and ethically in their professional conduct.
  3. Exhibit the skills to successfully engage in lifelong learning and pursue graduate studies in cybersecurity-related programs, as needed.  
  4. Exhibit the ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats  
  5. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in diverse and distributed multi-disciplinary teams.

Minor


No minor is required.

Electives


Hours required for electives may vary based on course selection and the University Core Curriculum  requirements. Electives may be required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement (42) and/or the minimum total hours required for the degree. For specific information see an academic advisor in the College of Engineering.

Four-year degree plan (example)


The following four-year plan is one example of a variety of ways in which you can complete your chosen degree in four years, and will serve as a guide for you to design your pathway to degree completion. Variations will depend on whether you need to take prerequisites or have college credit from exams or dual enrollment.

 

Year 1

Semester 1 Semester 2
CSCE 1035 - Computer Programming I   4 hours    CSCE 1045 - Computer Programming II   3 hours   
MATH 1710 - Calculus I   4 hours   MATH 1720 - Calculus II   3 hours  
Communication core    3 hours TECM 2700 - Technical Writing   3 hours  
Laboratory Science selection* 4 hours Laboratory Science selection* 4 hours
Total 15 hours Total 13 hours

 

Year 2

Semester 1 Semester 2
CSCE 2100 - Foundations of Computing   3 hours   CSCE 3600 - Principles of Systems Programming   3 hours  
CSCE 2110 - Foundations of Data Structures    3 hours   MATH 3680 - Applied Statistics   3 hours  
MATH 2700 - Linear Algebra and Vector Geometry   3 hours   PHYS 2220 - Electricity and Magnetism   3 hours  
PHYS 1710 - Mechanics   3 hours   PHYS 2240 - Electricity and Magnetism   1 hour  
PHYS 1730 - Laboratory in Mechanics   1 hour   American History core   3 hours
American History core    3 hours Major Elective selection* 3 hours
Total 16 hours Total 16 hours

            

Year 3

Semester 1 Semester 2
CSCE 3530 - Introduction to Computer Networks    3 hours   CSCE 3560 - Cloud Security    3 hours  
CSCE 3550 - Foundations of Cybersecurity   3 hours   CSCE 4555 - Computer Forensics   3 hours  
CSCE 4010 - Social Issues in Computing   3 hours   CSCE 4560 - Secure Electronic Commerce   3 hours  
Language, Philosophy and Culture core    3 hours Creative Arts core    3 hours
Major Elective selection* 3 hours Social and Behavioral Sciences core    3 hours
Total 15 hours Total 15 hours

 

Year 4

Semester 1 Semester 2
CSCE 4535 - Introduction to Network Administration   3 hours   CSCE 4927 - Cybersecurity Capstone II   3 hours  
CSCE 4565 - Secure Software Development   3 hours   Political Science core    3 hours
CSCE 4575 - Blockchain and Applications   3 hours   Major Elective selection* 3 hours
CSCE 4907 - Cybersecurity Capstone I   3 hours   Major Elective selection* 3 hours
Political Science core   3 hours Elective 3 hours
Total 15 hours Total 15 hours

 Notes

*See “Electives” section under “Major Requirements” above.

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